Fabricator Welder
Company
Recruite Agency
Location
Johannesburg
Salary
R 14K–R 19K a month
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Jooble
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Job Description
Reporting to the relevant manager, the Fabricator Welder will ensure all fabrication work meets project specifications and maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag at a production facility in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Day to day, you will collaborate with colleagues who take real pride in their work. Hard work and reliability are noticed and rewarded with real advancement. If that sounds like you, we would be glad to receive your application.
Responsibilities
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag, offcuts, and waste materials, and ensuring gas cylinders are stored and secured properly.
• Adhere strictly to all occupational health and safety regulations and wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety boots, and protective clothing.
• Perform welding operations using MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 processes on mild steel, stainless steel, and other metals according to welding procedure specifications.
• Ensure all fabrication work meets project specifications, welding codes, and quality standards before sign-off and handover.
• Store all welding consumables, tools, and equipment properly at the end of each shift to maintain order and prevent loss or damage.
Requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds that meet inspection standards.
• A valid driver's licence is preferred for roles requiring travel to multiple sites.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication specifications accurately.
• A minimum of two to five years of practical welding experience in a workshop, construction, or industrial environment.
• A recognised trade certificate or welder qualification issued by a relevant SETA or approved training authority.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in outdoor conditions on construction sites.
Qualifications
National Certificate in Welding Engineering
Day to day, you will collaborate with colleagues who take real pride in their work. Hard work and reliability are noticed and rewarded with real advancement. If that sounds like you, we would be glad to receive your application.
Responsibilities
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by removing slag, offcuts, and waste materials, and ensuring gas cylinders are stored and secured properly.
• Adhere strictly to all occupational health and safety regulations and wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety boots, and protective clothing.
• Perform welding operations using MIG, TIG, ARC, or CO2 processes on mild steel, stainless steel, and other metals according to welding procedure specifications.
• Ensure all fabrication work meets project specifications, welding codes, and quality standards before sign-off and handover.
• Store all welding consumables, tools, and equipment properly at the end of each shift to maintain order and prevent loss or damage.
Requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds that meet inspection standards.
• A valid driver's licence is preferred for roles requiring travel to multiple sites.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication specifications accurately.
• A minimum of two to five years of practical welding experience in a workshop, construction, or industrial environment.
• A recognised trade certificate or welder qualification issued by a relevant SETA or approved training authority.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in outdoor conditions on construction sites.
Qualifications
National Certificate in Welding Engineering
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